Beloit has some of the oldest housing stock on the Stateline, and storm damage on those roofs rarely looks dramatic from the street. Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding repairs hail and wind damage from our Roscoe office at 11704 Main St. We have been on Stateline roofs since 2006. Call (815) 624-6278, open 24/7.
Need a hail damage roofer in Beloit, WI? Martin Exteriors holds Wisconsin license 1436189 and is bonded and insured, and storm inspections are free. On insurance claims, we meet your adjuster at the house, review the estimate with you line by line, and prepare and submit supplements when damage was missed, with you approving each step.
Why Beloit’s Older Roofs Need a Close Storm Look
Census estimates put the median Beloit home at 1957. About 55% of homes were built before 1960, and about 27% before 1940. Only around 1 in 9 homes date from 2000 or later. That means many roofs still sit on older decking, sometimes with more than one layer of shingles, plus chimneys and dormers that add flashing joints.
Hail bruises can hide under granules that look fine from the lawn. Wind can peel tabs on one slope while the other side looks untouched. For leaks that are not tied to a recent storm, use our Beloit roof repair page.
Beloit Hail and Tornado Dates From NOAA
Hail and high wind reach Beloit most years. These dated reports come from NOAA’s Storm Events Database, which is built from National Weather Service records:
- May 12, 2014: storm spotters and law enforcement reported hail from 1 to 1.75 inches across near the east side.
- May 23, 2020: quarter size hail was reported on the east side of the city.
- March 31, 2023: an EF0 tornado ran about 3.5 miles from the Merrill Park area through the east side of Beloit and on east past the interstate.
- April 5, 2023: a National Weather Service survey found straight line winds up to 80 mph from the west side of Beloit through the east side, with many large trees uprooted.
- March 10, 2026: quarter size hail fell just south of the city.
- April 17, 2026: hail 1.75 to 2 inches across fell on the east side, one of the largest Beloit hail reports in recent years.
If storm damage is too widespread to patch, see Beloit roof replacement for how a full new roof goes. For a free inspection, call (815) 624-6278.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; each date above links to its event record.
Spotting Hail and Wind Damage
- Granule bare spots. Dark patches where the protective surface is gone.
- Soft bruises. Intact shingles that give under light pressure.
- Peeled or creased tabs. Common on ridges and the windward face.
- Dented vents and flashings. Soft metal shows impact even when shingles look okay.
- Siding chips and cracks. Often heaviest on the same side the roof was hit.
A roof inspection with photos settles it. Or send the free inspection request online.
First Steps After the Storm
- Safety first. Stay off the roof. Avoid downed limbs and loose debris.
- Control indoor water. Buckets, move furniture, check the attic only if safe.
- Photograph from the ground. Missing shingles, dents, siding damage, ceiling stains.
- Call for tarping when needed. (815) 624-6278, 24/7. Tarping within 24 hours when water is entering.
Inspection Through Repair or Replacement
You get photos and a written recommendation. Most roofs are done in a day. See hail damage repair and storm damage repair for the broader process.
If the roof is too far gone, we talk through roof replacement, including Class 4 impact-resistant shingles for homeowners who want better hail resistance next time. For local details, see roof replacement in Beloit.
Recent Beloit Hail Jobs
Both of these Beloit homes came through the April 17, 2026 hail storm. On Henderson Ave, we replaced the roof with GAF Timberline HDZ shingles in Shakewood. See the GAF HDZ Shakewood roof on Henderson Ave. On Camelot Court, the roof and the old white siding were both replaced. See the GAF Barkwood roof and Lakeshore Fern siding on Camelot Court.
Chimneys, Dormers and Layered Decks
On Beloit’s older stock, storm water rarely enters through a neat hole in the middle of a field of shingles. It finds the joints: chimney counterflashing that has pulled from mortar, dormer sidewalls, and the edge where a porch or addition meets the main roof. Hail bruising next to those details shortens the life of flashing that was already tired.
Some of these roofs still sit on board decking, and some carry more than one shingle layer. That does not mean every storm forces a tear-off. It does mean we check the deck from the attic when we can reach it, and we tell you plainly if a section is too soft to patch. Photos come first. Decisions come second.
West Side, East Side, Same Inspection Habit
Storms do not hit every Beloit neighborhood the same way. Trees, open corridors and the angle of the wind change which slope takes the blow. We inspect every face of the roof, not just the one you see from the front walk. If limbs came down nearby, we also look for soft spots in the deck that can hide under shingles that still look attached.
When siding took hits on the same pass, we document that too. Vinyl cracks and fiber-cement chips are common on the storm face. Most siding repairs or replacements take 1 to 2 days. Details live on our Beloit siding page.
Wisconsin Work From a Nearby Roscoe Shop
Beloit jobs run from our Roscoe office at 11704 Main St. You get the same storm timeline we use across the Stateline: tarping within 24 hours when water is entering, and most full roofs finished in a day. Call (815) 624-6278 any hour.
A Local Beloit Storm Contractor
GAF Master Elite with 2-Star President’s Club recognition. Certified James Hardie installer. Inc. 5000 four times (2021 to 2024). What Rocks Rockford Best Roofer, 7 years running (2020 to 2026). Serving since 2006, open 24/7. Pick a local, established roofer after a storm. Financing as low as $149/month for qualified buyers.
More Beloit Pages
Beloit roofing, Beloit roof repair, and Beloit siding cover the rest of what we do in town. Nearby: South Beloit and Janesville. Schedule a free inspection or call (815) 624-6278.
Beloit Hail and Storm Damage FAQ
Why do older Beloit roofs need a careful storm inspection?
More than half of Beloit homes were built before 1960. Older decks, layered shingles and complex chimneys or dormers hide storm damage that a quick driveway look will miss.
Can wind damage look different from hail on a Beloit roof?
Yes. Wind often creases or peels tabs on one slope and lifts ridge caps. Hail bruises and strips granules in a scattered pattern. We photograph both so you can see the difference.
What should I do the night a storm leaks into my Beloit house?
Catch the drip, move what you can, stay off the roof, and call (815) 624-6278. We answer 24/7 and can tarp within 24 hours.
Do you offer impact-resistant shingles in Beloit?
Yes. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are an option when replacement makes sense after hail. We show samples and explain how they differ from standard asphalt.
Can you repair storm damage to siding in Beloit?
Yes. Most siding jobs take 1 to 2 days. We install vinyl and James Hardie. See our Beloit siding page.
Will insurance pay for hail damage on my Beloit roof?
That depends on your policy and what your insurer finds. We meet your adjuster at the house, review the estimate with you line by line, and prepare and submit supplements when damage was missed, with you approving each step. You file the claim and pay your deductible, and your insurance company decides what is covered.
When did Beloit last get large hail?
NOAA’s Storm Events Database lists hail 1.75 and 2 inches across on the east side of Beloit on April 17, 2026. Hail that size can bruise shingles and dent vents even when nothing looks wrong from the ground.
